Geriatrician - Dementia center

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 186,000 - 228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Faculty appointment

Supportive culture

State-of-the-art facilities

Job summary

Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack, New Jersey invites you to join as a Geriatrician at the Center for Memory Loss and Brain Health. Lead dementia care, advance research, and educate the next generation of physicians within a world-class healthcare network.

You will spearhead clinical care and education, participate in the GUIDE model, mentor medical students and residents, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• MD/DO from an accredited medical or osteopathic school.
• Fellowship in Geriatric Medicine from a recognized program.
• Board certification or eligibility in Geriatrics.
• Eligibility for NJ Medical License, DEA, and CDS license.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical care, research, and education at the Dementia Center.
• Participate in the GUIDE model for dementia care delivery.
• Provide consultative care for patients with dementia in an outpatient setting.
• Develop and refine care protocols to optimize outcomes and experience.
• Mentor and educate medical students, residents, and fellows, with opportunities to build curricula.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of specialists and support staff.

Skills

Dementia management

Cognitive assessments

Geriatric care

Academic or research experience

Education

MD/DO

Fellowship in Geriatric Medicine

Board certification or eligibility in Geriatrics

NJ Medical License, DEA, CDS license eligibility

Tools

NJ Medical License

DEA license

CDS license

Job description

Geriatrician - Center for Memory Loss and Brain Health

Hackensack University Medical Center

Hackensack, New Jersey

Join Hackensack Meridian Health as a Geriatrician at our renowned Center for Memory Loss and Brain Health in Hackensack, New Jersey. This pivotal role offers the chance to lead innovative dementia care, advance research, and shape future physicians through education—all within a collaborative, world-class healthcare network.

What You’ll Do

• Spearhead clinical care, research, and education at the Dementia Center, driving excellence in brain health.
• Participate in the innovative “GUIDE” model for dementia care delivery.
• Provide expert consultative care for patients with dementia and cognitive impairments in an outpatient setting.
• Develop and refine care protocols to optimize patient outcomes and experience.
• Mentor and educate medical students, residents, and fellows, with opportunities to build curricula.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of specialists and support staff in a collaborative environment.

What We Offer

• A faculty appointment at the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine.
• A supportive culture that values innovation, teamwork, and professional growth.
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources to advance your work.

Qualifications

• M.D. or D.O. from an accredited medical or osteopathic school.
• Fellowship in Geriatric Medicine from a recognized program.
• Board certification or eligibility in Geriatrics.
• Eligibility for NJ Medical License, DEA, and CDS license.
• Expertise in dementia management, cognitive assessments, and geriatric care; academic or research experience is a plus.

HMH pay equity and salary information The minimum base salary for this position is $207,199. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good-faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting base salary is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted base salary based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

Specialization: Area of specialization and sub-specialization.

Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.

Experience: Years of relevant experience in the areas of specialization and sub-specialization.

Leadership: Relevant experience as a department chair or chief, practice group leader, or other leadership roles.

Education and Certifications: Degrees attained, residencies, fellowships, board certifications, research, and publications.

Productivity: Levels of productivity, quality and patient satisfaction.

Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.

Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.

Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the specialty and/or sub-specialty.

Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits. The final compensation and benefits package will be discussed during the interview process.